Girl
Lola
sorrows
About Lola
Playful sophistication defines this spirited choice that refuses to be ignored. The repeating L-O pattern creates a musical, almost rhythmic quality that makes it fun to say and impossible to forget. Despite its brief two syllables, it carries surprising weight and personality, proving that impactful names don't require length or complexity. There's a retro-chic quality here—it evokes images of both vintage glamour and modern cool, making it timeless in the truest sense. The name walks a fascinating line between sweet and sassy, cute and confident, managing to be both simultaneously without contradiction. It's bold enough to stand alone without a longer formal version, suggesting parents who trust their choice and their daughter's ability to grow into it at any age. International appeal runs strong here; the name translates across cultures and languages with remarkable ease, maintaining its character regardless of accent or pronunciation variations. It suits the extrovert and introvert alike, adapting to personality rather than prescribing it. Parents who select this name often appreciate its efficiency—maximum charm and character packed into minimum letters and syllables, creating something memorable and distinctive without trying too hard.
Popularity of the Name Lola
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #117 | ||||
| 1881 | #125 | ||||
| 1882 | #118 | ||||
| 1883 | #122 | ||||
| 1884 | #126 | ||||
| 1885 | #132 | ||||
| 1886 | #138 | ||||
| 1887 | #123 | ||||
| 1888 | #119 | ||||
| 1889 | #124 | ||||
| 1890 | #119 | ||||
| 1891 | #119 | ||||
| 1892 | #117 | ||||
| 1893 | #115 | ||||
| 1894 | #115 | ||||
| 1895 | #110 | ||||
| 1896 | #109 | ||||
| 1897 | #107 | ||||
| 1898 | #108 | ||||
| 1899 | #110 | ||||
| 1900 | #114 | ||||
| 1901 | #108 | ||||
| 1902 | #105 | ||||
| 1903 | #104 | ||||
| 1904 | #99 | ||||
| 1905 | #103 | ||||
| 1906 | #108 | ||||
| 1907 | #106 | ||||
| 1908 | #114 | ||||
| 1909 | #115 | ||||
| 1910 | #120 | ||||
| 1911 | #120 | ||||
| 1912 | #127 | ||||
| 1913 | #130 | #181 | |||
| 1914 | #144 | ||||
| 1915 | #136 | #154 | |||
| 1916 | #147 | #119 | |||
| 1917 | #143 | #157 | |||
| 1918 | #146 | #108 | |||
| 1919 | #142 | ||||
| 1920 | #147 | #127 | |||
| 1921 | #157 | #144 | |||
| 1922 | #161 | #144 | |||
| 1923 | #157 | #145 | |||
| 1924 | #161 | #137 | |||
| 1925 | #164 | #103 | |||
| 1926 | #162 | #112 | |||
| 1927 | #154 | #107 | |||
| 1928 | #164 | #132 | |||
| 1929 | #163 | #122 | |||
| 1930 | #162 | #127 | |||
| 1931 | #156 | #113 | |||
| 1932 | #161 | #139 | |||
| 1933 | #163 | #156 | |||
| 1934 | #170 | #181 | |||
| 1935 | #185 | ||||
| 1936 | #187 | #199 | |||
| 1937 | #199 | ||||
| 1938 | #199 | ||||
| 1939 | #207 | ||||
| 1940 | #203 | #183 | |||
| 1941 | #211 | #196 | |||
| 1942 | #220 | #223 | |||
| 1943 | #235 | ||||
| 1944 | #228 | ||||
| 1945 | #256 | ||||
| 1946 | #274 | ||||
| 1947 | #294 | ||||
| 1948 | #296 | ||||
| 1949 | #312 | ||||
| 1950 | #310 | ||||
| 1951 | #309 | ||||
| 1952 | #331 | ||||
| 1953 | #367 | ||||
| 1954 | #369 | ||||
| 1955 | #339 | ||||
| 1956 | #394 | ||||
| 1957 | #427 | ||||
| 1958 | #459 | ||||
| 1959 | #438 | ||||
| 1960 | #483 | ||||
| 1961 | #488 | ||||
| 1962 | #530 | ||||
| 1963 | #537 | ||||
| 1964 | #536 | ||||
| 1965 | #575 | ||||
| 1966 | #632 | ||||
| 1967 | #719 | ||||
| 1968 | #715 | ||||
| 1969 | #782 | ||||
| 1970 | #817 | ||||
| 1971 | #792 | ||||
| 1972 | #845 | ||||
| 1973 | #828 | ||||
| 1974 | #852 | ||||
| 1975 | #876 | ||||
| 1976 | #737 | ||||
| 1978 | #928 | ||||
| 1980 | #989 | ||||
| 2002 | #753 | #262 | #576 | #678 | |
| 2003 | #615 | #197 | #355 | #424 | #410 |
| 2004 | #516 | #169 | #287 | #357 | #418 |
| 2005 | #374 | #93 | #137 | #314 | #341 |
| 2006 | #279 | #57 | #144 | #207 | #238 |
| 2007 | #271 | #52 | #179 | #238 | #263 |
| 2008 | #246 | #51 | #122 | #305 | #259 |
| 2009 | #222 | #43 | #90 | #171 | #238 |
| 2010 | #211 | #39 | #85 | #158 | #206 |
| 2011 | #243 | #36 | #113 | #193 | #330 |
| 2012 | #231 | #27 | #86 | #134 | #265 |
| 2013 | #213 | #34 | #80 | #175 | #285 |
| 2014 | #236 | #40 | #149 | #116 | #335 |
| 2015 | #224 | #42 | #102 | #110 | #353 |
| 2016 | #233 | #46 | #75 | #107 | #414 |
| 2017 | #240 | #50 | #93 | #125 | #350 |
| 2018 | #238 | #57 | #114 | #142 | #317 |
| 2019 | #246 | #65 | #90 | #127 | #295 |
| 2020 | #237 | #69 | #105 | #134 | #277 |
| 2021 | #258 | #70 | #119 | #122 | #359 |
| 2022 | #262 | #81 | #86 | #159 | #275 |
| 2023 | #261 | #79 | #133 | #137 | #282 |
| 2024 | #272 | #89 | #177 | #110 | #315 |
| 2025 | #275 | #89 | #97 | #126 | #371 |
| 1997 | #501 | ||||
| 1998 | #407 | #466 | |||
| 1999 | #420 | #494 | |||
| 2000 | #386 | #299 | |||
| 2001 | #277 | #425 | #895 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lola
- Lolita
- Lolotte
- Lolla
- Lolanda
- Lolisa
Names Similar to Lola
Nicknames for Lola
- Lo
- Loli
- Lolo
- Lolie
- Lollie
Famous People Named Lola
| Lola Flores | Spanish singer and actress |
| Lola Montez | Irish dancer and actress |
| Lola Falana | American singer, dancer, and actress |
| Lola Ponce | Argentinian singer and actress |
| Lola Kirke | British-American actress and singer |
| Lola Astanova | Uzbek-American classical pianist |
| Lola Glaudini | American actress |
| Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva | Uzbek diplomat and philanthropist |
| Lola Álvarez Bravo | Mexican photographer |
| Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey | British actress and writer |
| Lola Forner | Spanish actress |
| Lola Dueñas | Spanish actress |
| Lola Van Wagenen | American historian and environmental activist |
| Lola Ákínmádé Åkerström | Nigerian-Swedish writer and photographer |
| Lola Haskins | American poet |
| Lola Herrera | Spanish actress |
| Lola Maverick Lloyd | American suffragist and politician |
| Lola Ridge | Irish-American poet and anarchist |
| Lola M. Schaefer | American children's book author |
Characters Named Lola
| Lola Martinez | from the TV show "Zoey 101" |
| Lola Luftnagle | from the movie "Space Jam" |
| Lola Sanchez | from the TV show "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Lola Perry | from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Lola Larson | from the movie "Twister" |
| Lola Wison | from the movie "Run Lola Run" |
| Lola Fandango | from the TV show "Doug" |
| Lola Boa | from the TV show "The Wild Thornberrys" |
| Lola Loud | from the TV show "The Loud House" |